In the past, when I would think back on my career so far, I would always feel a bit of guilt. The high demand and long hours took a lot of time away from my family and friends and it often made me tired, irritable and probably a-type annoying. Recently, my thoughts have changed slighting…

Do you have a loved one buried at a cemetery? When is the last time you went to visit the grave? Did you just get a tinge of guilt when I asked that? What about that urn of ashes you may have up on the mantel? Or, is it in the closet? What we do…

I don’t have to tell you Summer in Texas is HOT. Running in the heat makes it even hotter. Unless you befriend the dreaded treadmill, you can’t really avoid running in the heat. Over the years, I have embraced running when it’s hot outside. So far, my method has worked and I recently stumbled upon…

I’ve been eating pickles for as long as I can remember. Growing up, my mom was always making a fresh batch of pickles for us to snack on and in my house now we typically go through at least one jar a week. I’ve always wanted to make pickles but the whole idea of canning, etc…

I’m a runner. I really enjoy getting out on the trails or track for a good run. But, I’ve been wanting a change. For the past few years I have been debating trying out swimming (and maybe a mini triathlon). The hard part: I have been intimidated or even a little scared to get into the…